Anwar rules out possibility of general election in 2026, says 'long way to go'


Anwar Ibrahim Facebook picture.

PUTRAJAYA: Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has ruled out any possibility of holding snap general elections next year, saying that his priority now is to implement reforms and to address the rising cost of living faced by the people.

“The election still has a long way to go. I have not thought about it.

“I am focussing on how we continue to implement reforms and alleviate the problems people face regarding the higher cost of living.

“Those are the two central focuses for next year. Although things are relatively better now, they will be better later, God-willing, thank you,” the Prime Minister told editors and senior journalists during a briefing at Seri Perdana on Wednesday (Dec 17).

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Anwar was responding to a question on whether he would call for an early election next year.

There have been calls for the general elections to be held next year, together with the Melaka and Johor state elections that are also due next year.

 

 

 

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